Fop (noun)

A man who is excessively concerned with his appearance, often to the point of vanity, and is often considered shallow or lacking in substance.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word 'fop' meaning a foolish or vain man.

Examples:

  1. The fop spent hours getting dressed, preening himself in front of the mirror.
  2. She was put off by the fop's insincere flattery and shallow conversation.
  3. The fop was the object of ridicule for his absurd and exaggerated fashion sense.
  4. The novel's main character was a wealthy fop who cared more about his appearance than his relationships.
  5. The fop's obsession with his appearance was mocked by his friends behind his back.
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